NM Historic Preservation Division prioritizes chronicling African American experience in New Mexico with support from national grant

Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD) was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation that will fund the Division’s efforts to document significant cultural and historic sites associated with the African American experience in New Mexico.  “New Mexico has always been a multicultural state, and […]

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New Mexico Historic Sites explores the potential of Fort Stanton Historic Site and Lincoln Historic Site with enthusiastic new interpretive ranger

Lincoln, NM – New Mexico Historic Sites (NMHS) is elated to welcome enthusiastic new interpretive ranger James Wilson to Lincoln Historic Site (LHS) and Fort Stanton Historic Site (FSHS).  In recent months, NMHS has brought several new staff members on board throughout the state, many of them in southern New Mexico. NMHS plans to highlight

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New Mexico Historic Sites welcomes a new instructional coordinator to Lincoln Historic Site and Fort Stanton Historic Site

Lincoln, NM – New Mexico Historic Sites (NMHS) is delighted to welcome Rachel Walden into the role of instructional coordinator for Lincoln Historic Site (LHS) and Fort Stanton Historic Site (FSHS).  In recent months, NMHS has brought several new staff members on board throughout the state, many of them in southern New Mexico. NMHS plans

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New Mexico Historic Sites brings on new regional manager for Fort Stanton Historic Site and Lincoln Historic Site

Lincoln, NM – New Mexico Historic Sites (NMHS) is ecstatic to introduce Kari Richards as the regional manager for Fort Stanton Historic Site (FSHS) and Lincoln Historic Site (LHS). Her first day in the role was July 11.   In recent months, NMHS has brought several new staff members on board throughout the state, many

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Anthony R. Fiorillo, Ph. D. named executive director of New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science in Albuquerque

New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce that Anthony R. Fiorillo, Ph. D. has been appointed executive director of New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS), a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. Dr. Fiorillo’s tenure will begin September 19, 2022.  As executive director, Dr. Fiorillo will oversee

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Native youth of all ages will come together for the Nakotah LaRance Memorial Youth Hoop Dance Competition August 6 and 7, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Santa Fe.

Santa Fe, NM – The Lightning Boy Foundation, a non-profit organization founded to honor the life of Valentino ‘Tzigiwhaeno’ Rivera and the legacy of his mentor Nakotah LaRance, will hold the Nakotah LaRance Memorial Youth Hoop Dance Competition August 6 and 7, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Museum of Indian Arts &

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“Grounded in Clay” exhibition at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture in Santa Fe debuts July 31; travels to The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2023

Santa Fe, NM – Museum of Indian Arts & Culture will debut a traveling exhibition that features more than 100 historic and contemporary works in clay, debuting on July 31, 2022. The project, Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery is a unique exhibition curated by the Native American communities it represents. Organized by

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New Mexico Historic Sites announces new regional manager for Los Luceros Historic Site

Alcalde, NM – New Mexico Historic Sites is excited to announce that Carlyn Stewart has been promoted to regional manager of Los Luceros Historic Site (LLHS). Stewart has been in her new role since May 14.   “As our newest Historic Site, Los Luceros is brimming with opportunities to tell the remarkable stories of northern

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New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs announces new deputy directors at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe 

Santa Fe, NM – Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and Museum of International Folk Art, both divisions of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA), today announced new deputy directors at each museum. Melissa S. Powell, Ph.D. will serve as deputy director of MIAC and Laura J. Mueller, Ph.D. will serve as deputy director

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NHCC welcomes novelist and scholar Robert Arellano for a special presentation on Cuban-American culture

Albuquerque, NM – On July 28, the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is pleased to welcome Robert Arellano for a unique presentation on the lives of Cuban immigrants living in America.  “With the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis fast approaching, it’s more important than ever to understand the Cuban-American experience,” said Dr. Margie

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